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Posted by murray1575 on Sat May 6 19:21:10 2006, in response to Re: Fastest Runs in the Subway, posted by L Train on Sat May 6 15:56:08 2006. This has certainly been an interesting thread. I would agree that the 2/3 from 72nd to Times Square is an interesting and fast run (watch for the reverse curve at 59th St)-this is still running on old style ballasted track unlike the local tracks. The 7 from 61St to Junction Blvd is a fast one but running outdoors doesn't seem as fast as in a tunnel. I've taken the E/F from Roosevelt - Queens Plaza too but with the newer trains it doesn't seem as much fun as it was with the R1-9 cars. However if you are really into fast trains the subway has its limits. You will want to try out the commuter lines (LIRR and MNCR). If you really want a fast train take Amtrak NYP - 30th St. in Philadelphia. Even the regular trains exceed 100 MPH most of the way across New Jersey. I wish I could have had the chance to ride behind a GG1. Amtrak can't go as fast in Connecticut (west of New Haven) because it shares tracks owned by MNCR. |
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